Susan Sarandon Breaks Down Her Career, from 'Thelma & Louise' to 'Rocky Horror Picture Show'

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Susan Sarandon takes us through her illustrious career, including her roles in 'Joe,' 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show,' 'The Witches of Eastwick,' 'Thelma & Louise,' 'Lorenzo's Oil,' 'Little Women,' 'Dead Man Walking,' 'Stepmom' and 'Monarch.'
00:00 Intro
00:29 Joe
02:30 The Rocky Horror Picture Show
05:00 The Witches of Eastwick
06:24 Thelma & Louise
08:36 Lorenzo's Oil
10:03 Little Women
11:23 Dead Man Walking
14:10 Stepmom
15:47 Monarch
Director: Efrat Kashai
Director of Photography: Ben Dewey
Editor: Michael Suyeda
Producer: Frank Cosgriff
Line Producer: Jen Santos
Associate Producer: Madison Coffey
Production Manager: Mark Bond
Production Coordinator: Jamal Colvin
Senior Talent Manager: Tara Burke
Camera Operators: Jack Belisle, Chris Alfonso
Audio: Rehanna Chandan
Assistant Editor: Ben Harowitz
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@clascaulfieldjr3653 Жыл бұрын

It’s fascinating that so many brilliant actors seemed to get into it through almost complete happenstance. I can’t believe she’s 75!!! That’s wild. She looks early 50’s at most

@rg7122 Жыл бұрын

She does look amazing. She's got a baby face though, and I think that always helps.

@ShainAndrews Жыл бұрын

She looks every bit of 75. Maybe you live around a coal mine or something...

@sanjulienne Жыл бұрын

@@ShainAndrews You have a very skewed idea of what a 75yr old looks like, Sarandon looks 60 at best, great skin that she clearly takes good care of.

@SB-ez3dw Жыл бұрын

@@ShainAndrews You must live around a farm since you have the manners of a pig.

@samsong24 Жыл бұрын

@@ShainAndrews She reaaaaally doesn't look 75.

@manne7080 Жыл бұрын

What a Legend. She is so honest and a breath of fresh air.

@magicknight13 Жыл бұрын

Sooo true! Couldn't have said it better myself!

@lisamariealaniz7538 Жыл бұрын

Yes she is 💯 amazing

@Dejahthoris22 Жыл бұрын

She said that about voting for Trump

@molasorrosalom4846 Жыл бұрын

Forget her politics, she's an amazing actress that stayed a star for decades. She just has that "It" factor

@melissaperez5877 Жыл бұрын

I’ve met her in person and she was so kind yet fabulous. I asked to get a picture & she said: of course, I would be honored . LIKE WHAT! I love her, very personable

@albertobigiarini289 5 ай бұрын

Ti amo Susan saràndon ❤❤❤❤❤❤

@PhantomifyEponine Жыл бұрын

Not me tearing up when she started talking about "stepmom." Also that film really made me cry too! Susan sarandon is forever a class act 💅🏽

@chloerush4752 Жыл бұрын

One of my favourite films!

@MehShona Жыл бұрын

Did you tear up when she joined FOX too? I sure did! Dangerous hypocrisy.

@lavondabland8707 Жыл бұрын

The restaurant scenes,the crying stars with Ed then with sobbing with Julia.

@froodoftheforest Жыл бұрын

Her natural aire of authenticity really bleeds through in to her performances. Her roles always feel so real, human... even the 'good' characters were always lightly flawed. What a presence.

@perry5509 Жыл бұрын

The ending of Thelma and Louise was so beautiful, it’s wild to think she really created some of the most beautiful parts of the movie. The beauty in that movie is it’s realism

@alecmiller6066 Жыл бұрын

That final Christmas scene between mother and daughter in “Stepmom” brings tears every time, that movie is so relevant even today

@digby_dooright Жыл бұрын

This interview made me cry. I didn't expect to cry watching this, lol.

@maryrosekent8223 Жыл бұрын

The best Little Women EVER!! The casting of all parts was perfect and Sarandon’s warmth and maternal love infused the whole story, even when she wasn’t in the scene. I don’t understand why they’re still remaking it when this one exists.

@TheAmarok87 Жыл бұрын

Well, the 1994 "Little Women" wasn't the first "Little Women" movie, either. There already had been movies in 1933 and 1949, two British silent movies in 1918 and 1919, a tv special in 1978 and even a Japanese anime series in 1987.

@helenl3193 Жыл бұрын

I really liked the most recent version, although the 90s one was the one I grew up with. I think they both have their strengths and there's room for all the adaptations, because they show us something about themselves and the world/time they were made in, even if they don't do anything especially different with the material.

@maryrosekent8223 Жыл бұрын

@@TheAmarok87 I know. I’ve been a movie buff since the 1970s, and I worked in a video store in the 1990s where I had a coterie of customers who would watch everything I put on my recommendation shelf-even if they didn’t always like my choices; and I’ve seen all the others. This wasn’t an uninformed post, it’s my honest assessment of the casting, directing, performances, and chemistry, based on my love for the story, which I read so many times as a little girl. It was the perfect Little Women!

@maryrosekent8223 Жыл бұрын

@@helenl3193 You intrigue me… If I’m able to find a way to see the most recent adaptation, I’ll check it out.

@maevemallory2122 Жыл бұрын

@@maryrosekent8223 agree

@CringerKitty Жыл бұрын

I wish this had been longer. There are so many more Susan Sarandon films I want her to discuss, like Bull Durham and Atlantic City. And also, I think Thelma & Louise is one of the best movies ever made. That finale gets me every time.

@TTM9691 Жыл бұрын

I said the same thing. And definitely add "Pretty Baby", which was a crazy shoot and a great movie. "The Hunger" with David Bowie. I never saw "The Banger Sisters" but I'd love to hear about the making of it. But man oh man, "Atlantic City"......with Burt Freaking Lancaster, how could that NOT make this interview?

@scanner973 Жыл бұрын

@@TTM9691 plus Atlantic City was her first Academy Award nomination for Best Actress

@taketheredpill1452 Жыл бұрын

@@TTM9691 Great comment and initial comment. Totally agree on Lancaster and "Atlantic City."

@molasorrosalom4846 Жыл бұрын

How could they not mention Bill Durham??? Before that movie, Hollywood had no faith in baseball movies

@MoriahDreams123 Жыл бұрын

They could've made this video an hour long, and that would've been just fine with me. We have a lot to talk about when it comes to Susan Sarandon and the wonderful career she's had.

@enricovankeeken1624 Жыл бұрын

*💌Í´d give her an oscar for this video❤‍🔥💛❤*

@amandalheureux3443 Жыл бұрын

Literally I could listen to her talk for hours.

@Disney65Fan Жыл бұрын

Susan Sarandon a legend. She was very good in Stepmom and cunning in Enchanted .

@mynameismarlys Жыл бұрын

You can tell she doesn't feel any need to ingratiate herself. She's honest because she's free. I love that about her.

@livinonacloud Жыл бұрын

I find Susan Sarandon completely fascinating. She thinks deeply about things and clearly makes up her own mind without being pushed one way or the other by people. I would love to just sit and have a conversation with her.

@Freaky0Nina Жыл бұрын

I like that she is honest about the industry. Most actors get in because of their connections, other talented people don't stand a chance, others get there sort of accidentally and others will never have the money to develop the skills required (dancing, singing, acting lessons, socializing with the right people), the way contracts can be used to pin people to the job.

@maria74788 Жыл бұрын

What Susan shares about Stepmom gives me an even greater appreciation for that incredibly beautiful movie that I've rewatched countless times since it was first released. ❤ To this day, I can never hear the song Ain't No Mountain High Enough without thinking of that unforgettable scene in the movie!

@obiwann785 Жыл бұрын

It's a great film 😊

@kathytait3244 Жыл бұрын

Step mom was always (to me) the most poinant film

@scanner973 Жыл бұрын

Ironically I've avoided Stepmom since its release, feeling it was too maudlin. Hearing her talk and getting emotional about it, now I want to see it. 😂

@ciaraelyse8672 Жыл бұрын

same here! i've only rewatched a few times as it's truly so painful every time - but its such a beautiful movie! shes amazing.

@repboy1 Жыл бұрын

This could have been 6 hour of Susan talking about the movies and I would have been happy to listen , amazing career and makes me want to revisit some of these movies

@justvibin7883 Жыл бұрын

Omg I forgot about that show it was so good

@bev9708 Жыл бұрын

She's a goddess of stage and the silver screen !!!! I fell in love with her at 17 when I first saw Rocky Horror at the height of it's popularity, with everyone dressing up and acting in front of the screen, squirting water pistols, etc... and I've loved her MORE with every film she made!!

@feliciacoffey6832 Жыл бұрын

Exactly the same experience here!!

@romerjusu3804 Жыл бұрын

"GREAT SCOTT "!!!

@trinaq Жыл бұрын

I really adore Susan, she's such a versatile actress. I love how her daughter Eva Amurri appeared in some of her projects, such as her daughter in "The Banger Sisters" and her younger self in "That's my Boy."

@tonymontana4284 Жыл бұрын

You need better heros.

@hollyss1975 Жыл бұрын

Yes she’s the best! 💗

@kaspinet Жыл бұрын

Would have loved to hear of her experience on The Hunger. Tony Scott! Catherine Deneuve! AND David Bowie! That is stellar.

@PedroM851 Жыл бұрын

I listened to the audio commentary of the film, which she participated in, and she sees the film as a missed opportunity because of how it ended.

@thatboydane Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love how frank and intelligent she is. As a child who experienced their parents very messy divorce at a VERY young age, I love the points she brought up while talking about Stepmom and the difficulty of navigating the transition of a step parent into one's life - just got lucky that both of mine were extraordinarily loving people 💕

@haliburley4153 Жыл бұрын

Such a class act. As an ex actress myself, the fact that she didn't really try to have this career is maddening. I am glad she found it. We are all better by watching her on screen. 💚

@westcoast3258 Жыл бұрын

I love Susan, she's a great actress and human being. I wish they didn't skip Feud in this, It was her best performance imo. She was fenomenal as Bette Davis. As was Jessica Lange as Joan Crawford. They both deserved that Emmy and I'm still pissed that none of them didn't win that year. Both of them gave truly outstanding performances.

@jusme164 Жыл бұрын

Omg I agree what a truly wonderful series. 2 legends portraying legends. A fabulous series.

@collindysart6472 7 ай бұрын

It was Nicole Kidman's year. She had it on lock.

@FionaEm Жыл бұрын

I love that she's been a star for decades but is so devoid of BS. Legend!

@owtsideperspective3588 Жыл бұрын

The fact that she said baby daddy. I didn't think I could love her anymore than I already did

@rrreverb 7 ай бұрын

“my Italian baby daddy” I tell you I cackled

@condragulator5004 Жыл бұрын

I just love her. So much of what she said feels like such a read. She burned down the library with: "Maybe because I wasn't desperate. Epic.

@delrey874 Жыл бұрын

Thelma & Louise is such a masterpiece.

@cynthiahelena5819 Жыл бұрын

My mom was diagnosed with cancer in 2002 and Stepmom was our favorite movie. We have watched the movie together so many times until her death...20 years later everytime I miss her, I plug my old VCR and watch it all over again!

@stephaniemarie2074 Жыл бұрын

She’s the most self aware actress I think I’ve ever seen. Really interesting

@Powhart Жыл бұрын

I was really hoping that Susan would talk about her Bette Davis in Feud, but she only talked about films so it's understandable. Now. What an AMAZING CAREER SHE HAS!!! So many great movies!

@TihetrisWeathersby Жыл бұрын

Susan has had a great career, I grew up watching Thelma and Louise a great piece of film history

@Woozlewuzzleable Жыл бұрын

I always knew Velma swung that way.

@TihetrisWeathersby Жыл бұрын

@@criminalsaint9611 Lmao

@outinsider Жыл бұрын

This was so wonderful to watch. Susan Sarandon is a legend and her artistry just emanates empathy.

@Ryan_JD Жыл бұрын

Susan's reaction to "Stepmom" hit me like a truck. I had the first 20 years of my life with my Mom and "Step" Mom before my biological Mom passed away. I watched "Stepmom" as a kid and remember being amused by the moms feuding, but then of course I was able to appreciate the film on a whole other level after my Mom passed. Now I'm 35 and it's still one my and my "step" Mom's favorite movies.

@RioRav Жыл бұрын

Just watched Witches of Eastwick last week and Sarandon totally took my heart in that one with how beautiful she was. She seems so down to earth, sensitive and smart too. Lovely!

@chloeknight1245 Жыл бұрын

Stepmom will always be one of her most and best well known movies I feel. It’s such a touching and powerful movie it has such a warm feeling the whole movie, It will always be one of my favorite all time movies her and Julia Roberts will always be iconic acting together❤️

@AirQuotes Жыл бұрын

She's my favourite actress. What a icon. Stepmom is one if my favourite movies and it always makes me cry.

@hollyss1975 Жыл бұрын

And mine!! 💗💗

@maevemallory2122 Жыл бұрын

Her & Julia Roberts killed that roles

@ginnykang943 Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad that Stepmom has the most replays. It's my all-time favorite film and it is such a classic to me. The fact that she has not aged since then is tremendously amazing!

@bweb6 Жыл бұрын

Whenever i think of Susan Sarandon i will always associate her with Thelma and Louise. It's such an iconic movie and it's become one of my all-time favorites.

@kelseighingram Жыл бұрын

I adore what she brought to Janet! Rocky Horror has to be one of my favorite movies ever.

@dr.aniasara7038 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Susan, you are one of the very best.

@Irishgui83 Жыл бұрын

I was touched at her reaction when talking about Stepmom. That was a nice reaction to a very sad movie.

@emilevanrensburg8094 Жыл бұрын

She is so real. I kept giggling at her swearing and calling the Nutty Professor the most political movie. I love her.

@AboutBritney Жыл бұрын

I've seen most of these...I love her dry humor and it doesn't seem like she takes herself too seriously.

@andressalgado4558 Жыл бұрын

She´s a treasure, what a great legacy!!!! SUSAN YOU WILL ALWAYS BE FAMOUS.

@thelonelyghosts9004 Жыл бұрын

“The Client” was on tv the other night and it was the first time I had seen it in probably 20 years (I’m 35) and I was just BLOWN away by everyone in it, including Susan. She and a Tommy Lee Jones really carried that movie like no others could.

@marieleelee Жыл бұрын

The scene in Step Mom with Julia and Susan talking about their fears after she's gone broke me. Like...actually broke me. I can't think about it without crying.

@AimeeRose22 Жыл бұрын

Same! 💔

@starryeyeschick Жыл бұрын

She is definitely a legend, my favorite Hollywood “mom” for sure. I absolutely love her in Little Women and Stepmom.

@veggigoddess Жыл бұрын

Never would have guessed that was a wig on her in Witches of Eastwick! It just looked like her hair just more vibrant

@fengzhenlee1561 Жыл бұрын

I watched a lot of her films on HBO when I was young, and they all left a great impression on my memory. Her acting is so great, she's really a good actor.

@guillermoporras3754 Жыл бұрын

I wish this was longer, you can feel she is just very authentic and has some great movies under her belt.

@A-G-A-G Жыл бұрын

She’s so blunt. I love it

@cethomas324 Жыл бұрын

Good choices, but disappointed not to see Bull Durham which is and always shall be my favorite movie with Sarandon in it. A masterpiece for the ages.

@Kimmyluvsbooks Жыл бұрын

I agree, I love that movie!

@Happytravellerkimmy Жыл бұрын

I was surprised they didn't cover that one!

@richardthebear Жыл бұрын

@@Happytravellerkimmy Maybe it's because that's the film Tim Robbins and her fell in love.

@lindafitzgerald7031 Жыл бұрын

Oh, yeah, I was waiting for Bull Durham on the Timeline... one of my favorites. Perfect baseball film. Great soundtrack. Susan Sarandon!

@joaopauloduartedasilva4101 Жыл бұрын

@@richardthebear I don't think so, Tim also directed her in Dead Man Walking and she even mentioned him! :)

@fotojournalistannadortheol785 Жыл бұрын

I also adore White Palace and Bull Durham. I love Susan Sarandon

@nancydickson7699 Жыл бұрын

*EVERY FAMILY HAS SOMEONE WHO BREAKS THE CHAIN OF POVERTY IN THAT FAMILY,I PRAY YOU BE THE ONE*

@ericaluke5448 Жыл бұрын

Talking about being successful! I know am blessed because if not I wouldn't have met someone who is as spectacular as expert Mrs Blossom Jefferson

@jeffmatt7086 Жыл бұрын

The greatest regret is not trying and failing but it is not to trying at allFunny enough people aspire to emulate great investors and entrepreneurs, of our time but they only see their wins and achievements and they careless about their challenges and failures during multiple trials and the lesson it teaches

@maxfade7106 Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't agree less but a times we are influenced based on result of what will see and experience, failure at first try doesn't mean it is over but unfortunately people seems to back off when they have experiences some obstacle or failure along the way

@matthewnavin6361 Жыл бұрын

You have to recognize you need an expert that understands how to read the market so you can avoid winning today and losing tomorrow. There's reason why experts like Mrs Blossom wins all the time,I was a bit skeptical but she Kept encouraging me to invest and it turn out very successful

@markjahson475 Жыл бұрын

Who doesn't know Mrs blossom? It's been a year since i met her and I'm still making great profits under her guidance.

@aaatt268 6 ай бұрын

Love this rare gem of a woman. So graceful, intelligent and clear-minded.

@norahkolberg9552 Жыл бұрын

that is SO CRAZY about witches of eastwick. I think everyone is perfectly cast in that.

@chasehedges6775 Жыл бұрын

She's a fantastic actress

@PokhrajRoy. Жыл бұрын

She’s such a talented actor and I love her comic timing. I have so many things to say and whatever I say will not be enough.

@fruitbythebecbec7165 Жыл бұрын

i am shocked they didn't talk about Bull Durham, one of my favorite movies and a stellar performance by her

@valchrist52 Жыл бұрын

Lorenzo’s Oil was when I first saw Susan Sarandon and fell in love with her and her acting. Her performance in that movie was brilliant.

@George-je5ez Жыл бұрын

One of my favourite actresses and still stunning

@jessicadanielle8074 Жыл бұрын

she’s so kind, strong and beautiful. her career is brilliant! i love you, susan♥️

@mamakat114 Жыл бұрын

I was moved to tears when she explained her process for StepMom, as she welled up with tears. This movie resonated with me, not because me or my Stepdaughter's Mom were terminally ill, but because of the early struggles we went through. I met my Stepdaughter when she was 3, she is now 30 with a child of her own. Her Mom and I get along so well now, we compliment each other (she is my Daughter's StepMom, as when my marriage dissolved. They got back together). It took years, lots of upside and downs & disconnects. But we are a true family, she is a surrogate StepMom to my Son (different Dad), and I consider her other children as my Step children. As we say our Family is "7 kids, 4 Dad's & 3 Mom's" it blows some people's minds. But this movie when I first saw it taught me so very much about how to become one family, united. Thank you for that

@absolutless Жыл бұрын

I love her and how honest she is

@julianbluefeather8491 Жыл бұрын

Susan is fearless and so talented

@nataliedelagrandiere4022 Жыл бұрын

Loved the Rocky Horror Picture Show. I also saw it in NYC. People went on stage. It was crazy. What a great time it was!

@tearoll Жыл бұрын

“Thelma & Louise” inspired me so much. I was a high school girl that time, a Taiwanese in East Asia. She is definitely a Legend.

@josibee3238 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU for including Stepmom. I cannot begin to explain what this movie means to me after having lost my mom at the age of 30 (pretty late in comparison, but still). And the fact that she is moved to this day by the story. Her talking about it was everything I had hoped it would be.

@hill4252 Жыл бұрын

She is amazing, so many incredible performances

@matty1118 Жыл бұрын

Love Susan surrandon. So many great roles over time

@starr0401 Жыл бұрын

This is a break down done right. Letting a brilliant person freely share her perspectives. Nicely done, VF.

@dirrty06 Жыл бұрын

Can we all just appreciate the beauty of this amazing woman and what she brings to the screen! ❤️

@carlasidhom5785 Жыл бұрын

What a delight. I could listen to her talk for hours. This was really interesting and fun. Much love to her. 💜

@bennytakeson Жыл бұрын

The Client was amazing def my fav role of hers

@edselgreaves6503 Жыл бұрын

There's so much more to talk about. Susan deserves a Part 2 for this. Maybe even a Part 3. They've barely scratched the surface of her iconic filmography.

@Yikkkes23 Жыл бұрын

She's just stellar. An amazing actress.

@StephShrubb Жыл бұрын

I need that Little Women reunion to be televised please!!!

@craigs.4302 Жыл бұрын

Stepmom w/ Julia was probably her best movie...because it was the most raw and emotionally real movie of the bunch. Even re-watching it again years later? It's still a tear-jerker that simply packs a punch.

@wkwtse Жыл бұрын

One of my all-time favs - I feel very lucky to be able to watch her fantastic talent on screen throughout these decade - and may there be many more!

@AttnDefDis_ Жыл бұрын

Wow, she looks incredible and I love this hairstyle on her. Quite the career she's had.

@lestrange9333 Жыл бұрын

Everything she says is so real and meaningful. She is truly an inspiration.

@Setsunako6587 Жыл бұрын

Wow, 2 seconds in and I'm glad I clicked this video. I can't believe I forgot how beautiful her VOICE is 🌹🙌🏾

@TwitchSG 19 күн бұрын

Always loved Susan Sarandon. True legend in my life.

@zombieloveserte Жыл бұрын

Wow, I’ve always loved her, but hearing her describe her journey is incredible. She is so disarming in the best way.

@oliviab5034 Жыл бұрын

it's so cute how she wears her honey necklace for interviews. she's the best

@PhoeboBuffay Жыл бұрын

It's always a delight to see and listen to her. She's really a remarkable actress. She's always true to herself and shows how much she loves acting. I love her. I really love love her.

@bazookajoe6133 Жыл бұрын

Loved her in Dead Man Walking. One of the best films in history

@glittery_cucumber Жыл бұрын

I love Susan Sarandon, she is just amazing.

@MrGrgo0381 Жыл бұрын

Such a legend, the true definition of a star

@SolOtis Жыл бұрын

Stepmom gets me every time. I should watch that again soon for a good cry.

@irachico8379 Жыл бұрын

i just love her, she's so generous in her acting and humanity

@sugarlove Жыл бұрын

What a sensitive and wonderful woman she is ❤

@BFA100 Жыл бұрын

I am surprised she did not talk about Bull Durham as that was the movie that catapulted her to the A list.

@user-rj9bz5lo7f 6 ай бұрын

Awesome, hanging off every word! I so much love Susan Sarandon. The whole package.

@nadiapushkina8887 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making this video! I've been waiting for it since I ever learned about the videos of this kind. There are great movies she did speak about, and then there are other ones that I wish I heard about making (such as White Palace, or the Hunger, or the Client, or the Feud series that I highly recommend, by the way). Listening to her is utter pleasure! Thanks again!

@desireenichole_ Жыл бұрын

Step Mom is one of my all time favorite movies. Love you Susan

@deereeid1290 Жыл бұрын

I cried like a baby when I watched step mum as a kid even though I have two alive parents who are still married to this day, it is such an emotional story, I think it really talks about that fear and the hardship of losing your immediate family and what happens when they are gone, it is a very universal theme that we can all relate to somehow.

@dimabarron4544 Жыл бұрын

Genuine, pure, legendary! I enjoyed every second of this!

@MartinHCollection Жыл бұрын

I love her in TaL, Witches, Banger Sisters with Goldie Hawn, Stepmom, ...I love Susan Sarandon!!

@devtrev85 Жыл бұрын

Susan Sarandon spoke throughout this interview with more personal conviction and penetrating insight than any of the other actors I’ve seen in this series. This was a masterclass in seizing the moment and treating it with dignity.